Transform yourself.

Transform the World.

Thirsting for an education that matters, to you and the world? Yearn to dive into
a liberal arts program where you are exposed to the great intellectual traditions
of the West and East? Want to grow intellectually and professionally, within a rich
contemplative environment?

The pursuit of wisdom at Naropa University means learning both about academic subjects
and about one's own place in the world. The mission of contemplative education—combining
the best of Western and Eastern academic traditions—places Naropa on the cutting edge
of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.

Our generous scholarship and financial aid packages make it possible for a diverse
range of students to attend Naropa. In fact more than 79% of our graduate students
and 70% of our undergraduates receive some kind of financial assistance.

Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, student-centered liberal arts university
in Boulder, Colorado. A recognized leader in contemplative education, Naropa's undergraduate
and graduate programs emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development,
and contemplative practice.

Life outside the classroom is a huge part of your experience at Naropa University. There
are numerous opportunities for you to get involved. Serve the community through a
service project, alternative break, or ongoing volunteer experience. There's an incredibly
vibrant community here at Naropa University. Get involved - create community!

Contemplative education has been at the core of the Naropa experience since our founding
in 1974 as a vision to bring together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern
world wisdom traditions. It combines three distinct educational approaches to deliver
the most innovative liberal arts education in America.

There are tons of ways to get involved, stay in touch and support Naropa. Whether
you are a prospective student, parent, alumnus or just interested in contemplative
education, we are here to answer your questions and keep you informed and connected.

Programs

BA in Music

Education

David Wheeler (Kansuke II) lived in Japan for twenty years studying and performing
the shakuhachi with some of Japan's finest traditional masters and ensembles, beginning
study in Tokyo in 1977 with renowned shakuhachi master Junsuke Kawase III. He received
his MA in musicology from the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music in 1985, and
has benefited from studying and playing with the majority of the great shakuhachi
masters of the latter half of the 20th century, including late living national treasure
Goro Yamaguchi, living national treasure Reibo Aoki II, Katsuya Yokoyama and Kodo
Araki V as well as Kawase.